The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror

"Why?" Prince Yu did not understand.

Teacher Dai sighed: "With Xu Gongming around, Master Xiong Chan would feel that the Great Yu Dynasty shows signs of revival, so he would take the initiative to cooperate with the Court. Now that Xu Gongming is no longer here, Master Xiong Chan does not look favorably upon the Court."

"Nonsense." Prince Yu cursed angrily, then held the Buddha beads, turning them continuously. After a while, Prince Yu slowly said: "Teacher, in your opinion, without Xu Gongming, what should I, no, what should Father do to stabilize the Court's overall situation?"

Under Xu Qing's influence, he had indeed grown somewhat, knowing that what Teacher Dai said was true.

"The battle of Changbai Mountain resulted in significant casualties among the world's experts, but there are still some top-level powers remaining. For example, the Grassland Martial Saint, the Eastern Barbarian Martial Saint, and Master Xiong Chan. These individuals pose a great threat. Moreover, Elder Ji and Elder Jiang may not have much time left. Additionally, this time we lost experts with Central Earth as the main focus, while Eastern Barbarians and the Golden Tent of the grassland, even the previously dormant Heshan Tao, the Western Regions, and Tubo could be stirring. But the most crucial factor is still the existence of the Martial Saint level, their threat is too great and can shake the foundation of the Dynasty." Every word from Teacher Dai seemed to hit directly at the heart.

Prince Yu sighed: "I did not expect Xu Gongming to be so important."

"Prince, as the saying goes, 'To endure heavenly tribulations is truly heroic.' If Prince wishes to be an eternal sage ruler, some difficulties must inevitably be encountered. Moreover, there is still Your Majesty."

"Teacher Dai, what do you think of my support for Elder Liang?" Prince Yu couldn't help but say.

Teacher Dai looked anew at Prince Yu, saying: "Prince has natural intelligence and brilliance, this action is very appropriate."

Prince Yu: "South Zhili cannot be dominated by one family; if Elder Liang falls, the Court will definitely lose control over half of the Southeast."

Teacher Dai: "With the Prince supporting Elder Liang, it will surely put Elder Liang at ease. However, to appease the scholars and nobility of the world, the Prince might consider supporting the abolition of the system where officials and scholars serve together and pay grain tax."

Prince Yu frowned, "No, this is a matter of national fortune, I still want to persist in this matter."

Teacher Dai secretly sighed in relief.

He feared that Prince Yu might make a foolish move to ascend.

Especially at times like this, one must remain steadfast.

But he couldn't outright say it; he had to let the Prince realize it on his own.

Only by realizing it himself and persisting, can one's resolve be unyielding, and in this way, the Great Yu Dynasty may have hope.

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"Your Majesty, the news has been spread." Chen Zhong still couldn't figure out whether Xu Qing was truly dead or not.

But the news from the Fang Family mostly indicated death, yet it seemed not completely dead.

However, Madam Xu's sadness was not feigned.

It is said that after she returned, she turned white-haired overnight.

Moreover, Chen Zhong couldn't understand why His Majesty did not block the news of Xu Qing's death, but instead seemed to fan the flames.

The old Emperor: "Xu Qing was a gift from Heaven to me, his accomplishments are outstanding, comparable to the champion marquis of the past, but he died too early. I liked him very much, so I plan to tour the South, visit his hometown, and declare his achievements to the world."

Chen Zhong: "If you tour the South, it won't be easy for the Outer Court."

The old Emperor sneered: "Then let me see who will jump out to oppose."

Chen Zhong immediately bowed his head.

He was deliberately stirring the pot.

If the Outer Court is not sorted out, how will others know the power of him, Chen Zhong?

A pity for Xu Gongming, his good brother.

If Xu Qing were here, Chen Zhong wouldn't fear Prince Yu ascending and taking revenge on him.

Afterwards, the old Emperor instructed Chen Zhong to have the Cabinet prepare a plan for his intended Southern tour.

Chen Zhong took the order and left.

Once he left, the Temple Master of Chaotian Temple arrived at the Longevity Palace.

The old Emperor dismissed everyone, summoning the Temple Master alone.

"I plan to tour the South this time, Daoist, you should come with me. Besides, I've already spoken to Elder Zhang on the matter."

"As you command."

The Temple Master of Chaotian Temple felt a chill in his heart.

This is a major scheme.

To be precise, the old Emperor and Elder Zhang plan to use the death of young Xu to lure out the snakes, resolving internal and external troubles.

He sighed inwardly.

Ultimately, this matter stems from a memorial Xu Qing left before leaving.

That lad knew he wouldn't come back alive.

He would never have guessed Xu Qing intended to take the Martial Saints to the grave with him.

Everyone thought Xu Qing was a saint, yet they could never have imagined Xu Qing wanted the world's Martial Saints to accompany him to death.

But there was no choice, if not for this, the court's great reform might fail.

Moreover, the key reason the old Emperor decided was due to the news brought back by the two Martial Saints.

In three years, the Black Mountain Old Demon would be capable of assassinating His Majesty with the cultivation of the creator.

Because the Black Mountain line has a tradition of assassinating immortal emperors.

This line considers themselves as representatives of the Heavenly Dao, absolutely not allowing a human sovereign to achieve immortality, ruling the Nine Provinces eternally.

The old Emperor must revitalize the country within three years, set the revival of national strength firmly, otherwise it would be difficult to face an assassination of the creator's level.

To preserve his life, the old Emperor has no choice but to do so.

Additionally, the battle of Changbai also proved one thing: against the creator, simply amassing numbers is of little use.

This time, even with the joint efforts of the four Martial Saints, they didn't completely kill the weakened Black Mountain Old Demon.

Therefore, the old Emperor really had no other choice.

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Outside the Great Zen Temple, Taishi Mountain, Heart Zen Institute.

Xiong Chan met Red-haired Yan Kong.

Currently, Red-haired Yan Kong had entered the Heart Zen Institute of the Great Zen Temple, and had been transmitted the highest Zen method of the Heart Zen Institute, "Bodhi Heart Skill", which was a mental method even Red Moon had not been able to receive in the past.

If cultivated to the stage of the Eighteen Layered Heaven Great Perfection, it would be no less than the Ninth Level of Asura Evil Skill, directly possessing Martial Saint, Ghost Immortal level strength.